CEDS - Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Survey
1.
What is your age group?
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
2.
What county do you live in?
Carter
Greene
Hancock
Hawkins
Johnson
Sullivan
Washington
Unicoi
3.
How long have you lived in the Northeast Tennessee Region?
Less than a year
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
20+ years
All of my life
4.
Which of the following categories best describes your employment status?
Employed, working full-time
Employed, working part-time
Entrepreneur or business owner
Sole proprietor/Independent Contractor
Not employed, looking for work
Not employed, NOT looking for work
Retired
Disabled, not able to work
Student
Homemaker
5.
Select the industry/field you work in currently
Manufacturing
Medical
Childcare
Customer Service/Retail
Government
Non-profit
Distribution
Education (all levels)
Hospitality & Tourism
Financial Services
Technology
Construction
Marketing, Design & Publishing
Aviation or field related to Aviation
Other (please specify)
6.
What is your racial or ethnic identity? (Select all that apply.)
African-American/Black
East Asian
Hispanic/Latinx
Middle Eastern
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Pacific Islander
South Asian
Southeast Asian
White
Other (please specify)
7.
How likely are you to agree with the following statements?
Very likely
Somewhat Likely
Not likely
Neutral
I recommend my community as a place to live
Very likely
Somewhat Likely
Not likely
Neutral
I recommend my community as a place to start a business
Very likely
Somewhat Likely
Not likely
Neutral
I recommend my community as a place to visit
Very likely
Somewhat Likely
Not likely
Neutral
I am considering relocating to another community outside of the Northeast Tennessee region
Very likely
Somewhat Likely
Not likely
Neutral
8.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding your community's economy?
Highly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Highly Disagree
Entrepreneurs can succeed here
Highly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Highly Disagree
I can advance my chosen career
Highly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Highly Disagree
Education and job training are available to residents who really need it
Highly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Highly Disagree
All residents have equal access to economic opportunity
Highly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Highly Disagree
The business climate is competitive
Highly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Highly Disagree
9.
Rate the following aspects of your community's quality of life
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Arts and cultural facilities and programs
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Diversity and inclusiveness
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Entertainment, nightlife, and dining
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Family and child friendly options
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Social services resources
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Outdoor recreation and public parks
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Philanthropic and community development activities
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Retail and shopping destinations
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Sense of personal and property safety
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Sense of community, connectedness, and civic participation
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
10.
What are your top five concerns about the competitiveness of your community's future economy? 1 is the top concern and 5 is the least concern
1
2
3
4
5
Access to affordable and quality housing
1
2
3
4
5
Availability of quality employees
1
2
3
4
5
Broadband availability
1
2
3
4
5
Access to affordable and quality childcare
1
2
3
4
5
Overall business climate
1
2
3
4
5
Regulatory environment
1
2
3
4
5
Transportation and infrastructure
1
2
3
4
5
Labor Costs
1
2
3
4
5
Funding availability to start a new business
1
2
3
4
5
Small business coaching and other technical assistance
1
2
3
4
5
Availability of industrial space
1
2
3
4
5
Availability of developable land
1
2
3
4
5
11.
How would you rate career and technical education options in your community?
Inadequate
1 star
Needs improvement
2 stars
Neutral
3 stars
Adequate opportunities
4 stars
Excellent
5 stars
12.
When it comes to infrastructure availability and quality, how would you rate the following?
A+
A
A-
B
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Highways, streets, road access and quality
A+
A
A-
B
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Traffic and congestion
A+
A
A-
B
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Commute times and transportation options
A+
A
A-
B
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Biking and pedestrian infrastructure
A+
A
A-
B
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Water supply and resources
A+
A
A-
B
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Housing availability and affordability
A+
A
A-
B
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Telecommunications
A+
A
A-
B
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Availability of broadband services
A+
A
A-
B
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Services for aging and disabled populations
A+
A
A-
B
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Services for children with learning disabilities
A+
A
A-
B
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
13.
What is your primary method to stay up-to-date with current economic events and trends?
Newspaper
Radio
TV
Facebook/Social Media
Google Alerts
Other (please specify)
14.
Do you have any other comments about your local economy?
15.
Commercial Real Estate (Available sites and Office Buildings) offerings are adequate for growth in our region
Inadequate
1 star
Need more options
2 stars
Neutral
3 stars
Adequate
4 stars
Very adequate
5 stars
16.
Rate the opportunity for growth of jobs that require specialized training or education, such as advanced manufacturing or specialized maintenance.
Inadequate
1 star
Needs improvement
2 stars
Neutral
3 stars
Adequate
4 stars
Very adequate
5 stars
17.
Please score the following industries for their potential for GROWTH
Lacks potential
Some potential
Neutral
Good potential
High potential
Advanced manufacturing
Lacks potential
Some potential
Neutral
Good potential
High potential
Tourism
Lacks potential
Some potential
Neutral
Good potential
High potential
Childcare
Lacks potential
Some potential
Neutral
Good potential
High potential
Construction
Lacks potential
Some potential
Neutral
Good potential
High potential
Biotech
Lacks potential
Some potential
Neutral
Good potential
High potential
Aviation
Lacks potential
Some potential
Neutral
Good potential
High potential
Logistics/Refrigeration/Warehousing
Lacks potential
Some potential
Neutral
Good potential
High potential
Broadband/Fiber Optics
Lacks potential
Some potential
Neutral
Good potential
High potential
Medical
Lacks potential
Some potential
Neutral
Good potential
High potential
Technology
Lacks potential
Some potential
Neutral
Good potential
High potential
18.
Do leisure, cultural activities, and recreation opportunities impact talent recruitment and retention in the region?
Yes
No
Not sure
19.
Please score the following education systems for their potential to create a future workforce for the region
Lacks potential
Some potential
Neutral
Good potential
High potential
Pre-Kindergarten
Lacks potential
Some potential
Neutral
Good potential
High potential
K-12
Lacks potential
Some potential
Neutral
Good potential
High potential
Higher Education
Lacks potential
Some potential
Neutral
Good potential
High potential
Skilled Labor Training Systems
Lacks potential
Some potential
Neutral
Good potential
High potential
20.
How strong is the support network for entrepreneurs in the region?
Very weak
1 star
Weak
2 stars
Neutral
3 stars
Strong
4 stars
Very strong
5 stars
21.
What are the MAJOR contributing factors to sustaining jobs and job creation in the region? (Select all of the MAJOR contributing factors
Affordable Housing
Childcare
Education/Workforce Training
Energy Costs
Population Growth
Outdoor Recreation
Low cost of living
Transportation infrastructure
Cultural Diversity
None of the above
Other (please specify)
22.
Outside of COVID, what are the biggest external threats to our economy? (Please select all applicable threats)
Rising student loan debt
Climate change
Aging population
Brain Drain - educated youth leaving area
Stagnant population growth
Tax rates
Government policies
Substance Abuse/Misuse
Lack of childcare
Other (please specify)
None of the above
23.
How strong is the engagement by leading businesses, industry associations, and labor organizations in developing training curriculum or providing work-based learning/training opportunities?
Very weak
1 star
Weak
2 stars
Neutral
3 stars
Strong
4 stars
Very Strong
5 stars
24.
How accessible is housing in the region?
Not easily accessible
Somewhat accessible
Accessible
Very accessible
25.
Please select the issue you believe hurt jobs and job creation in the region the most.
Lack of job opportunities
Lack of childcare
Government regulations
Lack of affordable housing
Lack of arts and leisure activities
Minimum wage
COVID-19
Location
Educational attainment/Workforce development
Other (please specify)
Current Progress,
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